Ilona Maher Height, Weight, Age, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Full Name	Ilona Delsing Rosa Maher
Nickname	Lo
Profession(s)	• Rugby Player • Content Creator
Famous for	The most followed Rugby player on Instagram
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	5' 10" (178 cm)
Weight (approx.)	90 Kg (198 lbs)
Eye Colour	Brown
Hair Colour	Blonde
Rugby Sevens
International Debut	2018
Jersey Number	#2 (USA)
Domestic/State Team	Quinnipiac Bobcats
Position(s)	• Center • Prop (7s)
Awards, Honours, Achievements	• 2017: MA Sorensen Award for National Player of the Year • 2018: Most Outstanding Player at the NIRA Championships • 2024: Included in Time 100 Next List
Personal Life
Date of Birth	12 August 1996 (Monday)
Age (as of 2024)	28 Years
Birthplace	Burlington, Vermont, U.S.
Zodiac sign	Leo
Signature
Nationality	American
Hometown	Burlington
School	Burlington High School, Burlington, Vt.
College/University	• Norwich University • Quinnipiac University • DeVry University
Educational Qualifications	• Degree in Nursing (Quinnipac) • MBA (DeVry)
Religion	Christianity
Ethnicity	Dutch (From her mother's side)
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Hobbies	• Dancing • Singing
Social Media	• Instagram • Facebook • YouTube • Twitter • LinkedIn • Personal Website
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Unmarried
Family
Parents	Father- Michael Maher (Rugby Coach) Mother- Mieneke Maher (Emergency Room Nurse)
Siblings	Sister(s)- 2 • Olivia (Elder) • Adrianna (Younger)
Favourites
Film(s)	The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004), Pride and Prejudice (2005), Last Holiday (2006)
Festival	Thanksgiving

Some Lesser Known Words About Ilona Maher

• Ilona Maher was born into a sports-loving family as her father played rugby for Saint Michael’s College.
  

  A childhood photo of Ilona Maher

• She liked playing sports such as hockey, basketball, and soccer from a young age. In her teenage years, she developed an interest in rugby.
  

  Ilona Maher when she played her rugby game on 14 April 2014

• Quinnipiac coach Becky Carlson saw her during a school rugby match and liked her athleticism. The coach later played a big role in hiring her to the Quinnipiac Bobcats.
  

  Ilona Maher with her parents when she played for Quinnipiac University

• Coaches Richie Walker and Emilie Bydwell saw her during a Bobcats match and they were impressed by her. She later played for the United States national rugby sevens team.
  

  Ilona Maher with her parents when she graduated from Quinnipiac University

• She has also served as the environmental ambassador between Japan and Vermont.

• Maher played at the women’s SVSN tournament in Paris in 2018 and in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
  

  Ilona Maher in USA jersey for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

• While playing in the Olympics, she posted many videos on TikTok. Fans got crazy after seeing them, and she became popular on social media.

• Ilona Maher played at the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town and the 2024 Paris Olympics.
  

  Ilona Maher in the USA jersey for the 2024 Paris Olympics

• In 2022, she promoted body positivity and women’s sports during a TED Talk.

• She also remains in the news for her physique. Maher has broad shoulders and a broad chin due to which many people doubt that she is transgender. However, she has claimed that she is a natural female.

• In March 2023, she suffered an injury during a practice session with the men’s national team. Her fibula was broken, while her tibia was dislocated.
  

  Ilona Maher in hospital after injuring her leg

• She has also worked with many brands. In 2024, she became a brand ambassador for the deodorant company Secret and a skincare brand medalist which she co-founded.

• She disclosed in July 2024 that she built her TikTok account to build her brand so that she could fund herself as a professional player.

• On 31 July 2024, Ilona Maher overtook Siya Kolisi and became the most followed active rugby player on Instagram.

• She has also appeared in many sports magazines, including on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit magazine’s August 2024 edition.
  

  A photo of Ilona Maher that featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition

• In September 2024, she became the first rugby player to participate in the dance reality show, Dancing with the Stars.
  

  Ilona Maher with her ‘Dancing With the Stars’ partner, Alan Bersten

• In October 2024, she revealed in an interview that she wanted a boyfriend who would come to her rugby games and also show her relationship to the world.

• She often includes the #beastbeautybrains hashtag in her videos to spread the message of body positivity.

• Ilona Maher also sells merchandise through her website.

• Her parents and fans have often expressed pride in her for supporting women with a big build on social media.
  

  Ilona Maher (extreme right) with her family

• She hasn’t gone on a date or been in a relationship for many years.

• She tries to experiment with her diet but tries to include foods with carbs, proteins, fibres, and micronutrients. The first thing she eats in the morning is eggs, bacon, and coffee (must).

• To keep herself hydrated, she prefers fruit juices and sugar drinks but doesn’t drink in much quantities. She usually drinks sparkling water and seltzer.

• She sometimes drinks alcoholic beverages including whiskey.
  

  Ilona Maher drinking whiskey

• She likes doing adventure activities such as jet skiing.
  

  Ilona Maher driving a jet ski